Background
MENDIETA Y MONTEFUR, Carlos Son of Bartolomé Mendieta.
MENDIETA Y MONTEFUR, Carlos Son of Bartolomé Mendieta.
Joined the forces of Antonio Maceo in the Revolution of 1895, rising to the rank of colonel. Under the Republic has held numerous political and administrative positions: Representative to the National Legislature, 1901-1923. Unsuccessful candidate of the Liberal Party for the Vice-Presidency of Cuba, 1916.
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During the Presidency of Machado suffered imprisonment and exile. Proclaimed Provisional President of Cuba, January 18, 1934.